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Dominican Prospect Signed
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Dominican Prospect Signed
Brewers have come to terms with 16-year-old shortstop Santo Aybar. Aybar was named the 18th-best Dominican prospect in July.
Friday's Frosty Mug
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by Jim Prisching - AP
The Braves would love to unload Derek Lowe's contract, but don't sound all that interested in taking on Corey Hart in exchange.
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Fall/Winter League Update for 11/20/2009
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In Arizona: When it rains, it pours for Zach Braddock. After not allowing an earned run for six innings (and only allowing three in 11.2 IP overall), Braddock allowed six earned runs on four hits and four walks while recording just one out in the Javelinas 17-9 loss to Scottsdale...
The Thursday Thinker: Opening Day Starters
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by Darren Hauck - AP
Yovani Gallardo will make his first Opening Day start in 2010. How many Brewer Opening Day starters can you name?
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Thursday's Frosty Mug
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by Charles Krupa - AP
George Kottaras, right, spent the 2009 season in Boston backing up Jason Varitek, left, and Victor Martinez.
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Fall/Winter League Update for 11/19/2009
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In Arizona: Rob Wooten allowed two runs on three hits in .1 innings and was credited with a blown save as Phoenix rallied for six runs in the eighth to beat the Javelinas, 7-6. Jonathan Lucroy went 1-for-4 with a walk in the game, and Taylor Green entered the game as a pinch hitter...
Brewers claim George Kottaras off waivers from Boston
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Brewers claim George Kottaras off waivers from Boston
Via Anthony Witrado:
The Brewers also claimed catcher George Kottaras off waivers from the Boston Red Sox. Kottaras, 26, batted .237 with one homer and 10 RBI in 45 games with the Red Sox last season.
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Lorenzo Cain, Amaury Rivas added to 40-man roster
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Lorenzo Cain, Amaury Rivas added to 40-man roster
Apparently Chris Cody and Mike Jones are going to be left off.
The 40-man roster now stands at 35.
Wednesday's Frosty Mug
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by Jacques Boissinot - AP
Eric Gagne, seen here in his Quebec Capitales uniform from the Can-Am League, is looking to return to the majors. The Brewers aren't interested.
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Fall/Winter League Update for 11/18/2009
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In Arizona: Jonathan Lucroy went 2-for-6 with a double and scored two runs as the Javelinas won a wild one over the Saguaros, 24-15. Taylor Green entered the game as a pinch runner and ended up going 2-for-3 with a walk, a double and a home run, his first AFL extra base hits. He...
Adam Heether News!
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Adam Heether News!
Okay, so it's a week old and vague. Still, it's better than nothing.
The link is from the Leones de Caracas official site, so it's in Spanish. An online translation of the relevant part says:
"Given the details of the action out of Adam...
The Brewers' Rule 5 Draft Eligible Players
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As noted in my FanPost of Sunday night, the deadline for filing major league and minor league reserve lists is fast approaching. Eligible players not added to the major league 40-man roster by November 20 can be selected in the Rule 5 draft.
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Tuesday's Frosty Mug
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by Al Behrman - AP
Today is Ryan Braun's 26th birthday. We should all celebrate today by going out and buying a Reme...yeah, I can't even suggest that with a straight face.
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Fall/Winter League Update for 11/17/2009
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In Arizona: Taylor Green busted out of his slump, going 2-for-3 with a couple of RBI, but it was not enough as the Javelinas lost to Surprise, 6-4. Josh Butler started for the Javelinas and got rocked again, allowing three runs on four hits and four walks in 1.2 innings of work...
Chris Coghlan first, Casey McGehee fifth in ROTY voting
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Chris Coghlan first, Casey McGehee fifth in ROTY voting
I'm linking to the BBWAA site on this, as it's the only place I can get to with the vote totals. In any case, Casey McGehee was in fifth place with 1 first place vote, 3 second place votes, and 4 third place votes.
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Arizona Fall League Pitch F/X
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The Arizona Fall League has given us an opportunity to get an extended look at three of the most interesting pitching prospects in the Brewer system. I'm just generalizing about their stuff here and not making any specific conclusions about their velocity based on one outing...
Monday's Frosty Mug
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by Tony Gutierrez - AP
John Lackey is not a future Brewer.
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Some things to read while cleaning your spit valve.
The Rookie of the Year awards will be announced in a few hours, but...
Fall/Winter League Update for 11/16/2009
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In Arizona: On Friday, Mark Rogers allowed three earned runs on four hits in one inning of work as the Javelinas lost to Surprise, 5-4. Jonathan Lucroy entered the game as a pinch hitter and grounded out in the ninth. Rogers now has a 15.19 ERA in AFL play: He's appeared in...
CHONE Projections for 2010
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CHONE Projections for 2010
Best projection system out there. The link takes you to the Brewers, go back to the parent BaseballProjection.com link to see other team pages and the free agent page.
Give one of our SBN neighbors a chance this afternoon
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Hey folks,
So, FtJ is doing a great job filling in for me this weekend (even if the "Weekend Dad" motif is a little creepy), but it's a pretty big day in Wisconsin sports, and I wanted to make sure you don't miss out on the opportunity to join in on the fun with...
Weekend Mug 11/15
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by Pat Sullivan - AP
This dude hates Spaghettio's, and hates that you love them.
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Hello Kids!
I see your Regular Dad has dropped you off at your Weekend Dad's doorstep. Apparently...
Brewer Classic Game Thread: Ben Sheets fans 18
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by FRANK GUNN - AP
Before Lyle Overbay (left) was a somewhat clumsy Blue Jay, he was a doubles machine as a Brewer. Tune in tonight to watch him hit one of his NL-leading 53 doubles in 2004.
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Looper Option Declined!
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Looper Option Declined!
Our long national nightmare is over. There'll be dancing in the streets, drinking in the saloons, and necking in the parlor.
Let's wait on Jonathan Lucroy
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by Darren Hauck - AP
Jason Kendall's ability to get hit by pitches isn't a good enough reason to bring him back for 2010, at any price.
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All of a sudden, after two years of sticking...
Friday's Frosty Mug
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by Kathy Willens - AP
John Lackey still probably won't be a Brewer, but that didn't keep his agent from having a beer with Doug Melvin.
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